This engagement ring with a vintage silhouette pairs a jade cabochon with a gently profiled band, as though the setting had aged for years while the stone had only just been found. The smooth, domed surface of the jade catches the light without sharp glints - instead you see a deep, saturated green that shifts in places to a cooler tone. In many cultures jade was regarded as a symbol of harmony and happiness, which suits the engagement character of this ring well. The very big size of the stone gives the piece a weight fitting for such an important moment, while still keeping the feminine, rounded line typical of old designs.

The jade for this ring was hand-selected - someone had to hold it up to the light and judge its colour and clarity before it went into the setting. Good stones of this quality are increasingly hard to find today, and silver prices are rising, so buying at this price makes sense right now. Refined sterling silver 925, with a high-purity alloy, contains no nickel or other irritant additives, so even sensitive skin can wear this metal without irritation. A rhodium layer protects the surface against tarnishing and scratches, so the shine stays bright for years. The French maker's mark - a guarantee of the quality and origin of the precious metal - appears on the inner side of the band and attests to its origin.

This ring feels at home in a romantic style: with a lace blouse, a dress in a pastel powder-pink shade, or a delicate sweater with fine embroidery. The gesture of a hand wearing a stone like this draws the eye without needing any extra jewellery on the same hand. For an engagement celebration it works beautifully with a silk dress in broken white, and for everyday wear with a simple blouse with a puffed sleeve. The very big jade cabochon remains the focal point of the look, whatever the time of day.